PI-1010A
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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
Version 1.05
Definitions
COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE
Located on the front right of the stove. In tight contemporary homes, using outside combustion air may be desirable.
CREOSOTE - FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRES:
Inspect Chimney Connector and Chimney TWICE monthly and clean if necessary. If a
chimney fire starts, close the loading door and turn the thermostat to the lowest setting. Call the fire department
immediately.
The basic design of this catalyst equipped stove will reduce creosote accumulation to a very low level. However, the
frequency of start-up operations and the temperature at which the stove is operated on a regular basis can affect that
accumulation. The inspection frequency noted above is still a vital step in the safe operation of any wood burning
system.
LOADING DOOR
The door on the front of the stove with viewing glass installed. This door must be closed and latched tightly whenever the
fire is burning. When cleaning the stove, wait 1/2 hour after the fire is out or until the stove is sufficiently cooled before
opening the door.
DRAFT
This appliance may not operate properly if the draft is below .02” wc (water columns) as measured using a water
manometer. Draft below .02” wc will cause excessive smoke spillage, incomplete combustion and fire startup problems.
Draft ranging from .02" to .10" wc is suggested for normal operation. Low draft may sometimes be improved by making a
chimney taller. Exterior chimneys may be too cold to achieve proper draft with these units. If an exterior masonry
chimney is being used it should be lined with a listed stainless steel liner. An external factory built chimney should be
enclosed in an insulated chase.
FAN
The fan circulates room air across the firebox and back into the home. The fan speed should be adjusted to match the
heat output of the stove.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
This control is located on the lower left and controls the fan speed. When stove is burning on low, set fan to low. When
the stove is burning on high, set fan to high. As much as possible you should adjust fan speed to match the burn rate of
the stove.
FIREBOX
The PI1010A has a steel firebox lined with firebrick. The recommended length of log to be used in this firebox is 16".
FLAME SHIELD
The flame shield is a stainless steel plate, punched with many 3/8" holes. If the flame shield is shipped in the firebox or
has fallen off during shipping then it must be installed before the first fire. Hold it in the firebox with the triangular wings
facing away. Lift it between the loading door and the catalyst resting the bottom of the plate on the two holders that
protrude below the catalyst. The flame shield should rest at an angle (about 45 degrees) with its bottom near the
combustor and its top near the stove front. Do not operate the stove without the flame shield in position.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up"
a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
Noncombustible surfacing applied to the floor area extending in front of the insert. Floor protector sizes are shown on
page 16.
